£7500 in Grants for Green and Educational Projects

Tuesday, 21 May 2024 20:17

The Congleton Hydro & Solar Community Trust has announced the availability of £7500 in community grants for 2024.

These grants are aimed at supporting innovative projects that promote environmental sustainability and education, with a particular focus on engaging young people in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.

Applications are welcome from 'green champions,' aspiring engineers, scientists, environmentalists, and anyone with a helpful solution to an environmental or educational problem. Whether your project is large or small, if it aims to protect the environment, promote renewable energy, encourage sustainability, or advance community development, we want to hear from you.

Guidelines for Proposals:

Projects that enhance understanding of environmental protection and improvement.
Initiatives that popularise renewable and green energy practices.
Efforts that promote sustainability and lead by example.
Programs that foster citizenship and community development in relation to the environment.

Funding Details:

One of the key objectives of the Congleton Hydro Scheme and the upcoming Solar Community Scheme is to generate approximately £5,000 annually for community projects. These funds, managed by CHASCT, aim to stimulate interest in environmental sustainability and the educational foundations of our projects.

How to Apply:

Applications for the 2024 grants are open on the 31^st May 24. No project is too small, and CHASCT especially encourages young people with innovative ideas to apply.

To apply for a grant, visit the website:

https://congletonhydro.co.uk/community-trust-fund/

... and download the application form

Send to:

communitygrants@congletonhydro.co.uk

...or complete it online.

Completed forms should be submitted by 30^th June 2024.

About The Congleton Hydro & Solar Community Trust:

The Congleton Hydro & Solar Community Trust (CHASCT) was established to administer funds generated by the Congleton Hydro Scheme and the future Solar Community Scheme. Our mission is to support projects that align with our core values of environmental protection, sustainability, and education through STEAM disciplines.

For more information, please contact:

Congleton Partnership Officer – Congleton Town Council

Cathy.dean@congleton-tc.gov.uk

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